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Forecast Value Added (FVA) – Series 2 Interview

Michael GillilandJanuary 21, 2015

Interviewer: Michael Gilliland, SAS This month’s interview is with Shaun Snapp, founder and editor of SCM Focus, where he provides independent supply chain software analysis, education, and consulting. Shaun's experience and expertise spans sever... Read More...

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IBF Webinar Series – Alan Milliken: Transforming Big Data into Supply Chain Analytics

Tom SavageJanuary 16, 2015

Alan Milliken recently presented an outstanding IBF webinar entitled Transforming Big Data into Supply Chain Analytics. Alan's presentation on the use of Big Data was not only informative but extremely insightful. Using practical examples, Alan e... Read More...

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"Big Data" Takes Center Stage at IBF Best Practices Conference and Leadership Forum

Tom SavageDecember 20, 2014

I recently attended the IBF Best Practices Conference and Leadership Forum in Orlando this past fall. Prior to my current role, I was a 15 year veteran practitioner and conference presenter in forecasting, S&OP, and planning. I’ve had the privi... Read More...

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Forecast Value Added (FVA) – Series 1 Interview

Michael GillilandDecember 10, 2014

Interviewer: Michael Gilliland, SAS This month our interview is with Jonathon Karelse, a recognized Demand Planning and S&OP thought leader, frequent speaker, moderator, and panelist at IBF and supply chain events. Jonathon is graduate of the ... Read More...

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New IBF Blog Series – Forecast Value Added (FVA)

Tom SavageNovember 24, 2014

Beginning this December, the Institute of Business Forecasting is proud to publish a new blog series of case studies on Forecast Value Added (FVA). Michael Gilliland, Product Marketing Manager for SAS will be leading this series as he interviews fo... Read More...

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Understanding the Black Box

Sylvia StarnesNovember 12, 2014

Education in the demand planning arena is a critical part of achieving improved results. We here at Continental Tire are always looking for ways to increase our forecast accuracy and improve our customer relationships; IBF is one of our main source... Read More...

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2014 Business Forecasting & Planning Recognition Award Recipients

Tom SavageNovember 12, 2014

The Institute of Business Forecasting & Planning, IBF, would like to proudly acknowledge and congratulate our 2014 Business Forecasting & Planning Recognition Award Recipients. The IBF's Business Forecasting & Planning Recognition Award... Read More...

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Safety Stock, Forecasting, and S&OP

Erik HjerpeOctober 22, 2014

Most practitioners of Sales & Operations Planning would agree that the focus of an S&OP Process should be on the mid-to-long range horizon, and typically at a volume/aggregate level. However, I am often surprised when some of these same pr... Read More...

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Interdepartmental Cooperation Optimizes Supply Chain Limitations – Journal of Business Forecasting Fall 2014

Dr. Chaman L. JainOctober 22, 2014

Volume 33 Issue 3 Fall 2014 Click here to download a sample copy of the latest Journal of Business Forecasting (JBF) Click here to Become an IBF member and get a JBF subscription FREE Featured Articles: Interdepartmental Cooperation Optim... Read More...

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IBF Report: Benchmarking Forecast Errors

Dr. Chaman L. JainOctober 22, 2014

Within demand planning and forecasting, there is nothing more important than forecast accuracy. The success of any plan greatly depends on it. Forecasts allow you to determine opportunities and risks; they also help to effectively manage supply and... Read More...

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